The best VPN deals: Up to 87 percent off ProtonVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, NordVPN and more
Top VPNs give out steep discounts on their long-term plans — see where you can save the most.
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Why does my VPN keep disconnecting?
The problem could lie with the VPN provider, your device or your internet. Learn how to diagnose and fix the issue.
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How to cancel Mullvad VPN
Mullvad doesn't auto-renew, so it's easy to cancel — here's how.
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The best VPN service for 2026
VPNs protect your anonymity online and let you change your virtual location. We've picked seven of the best -- affordable, fast and long-term reliable.
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Mullvad VPN review: Near-total privacy with a few sacrifices
There's no such thing as complete anonymity online, but Mullvad is the VPN that gets you closest.
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The best VPNs with free trials in 2026
You can test-drive these virtual private networks without paying a cent.
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NordVPN review 2025: Innovative features, a few missteps
NordVPN is as fast as it claims, but its apps sometimes get in their own way.
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Are VPNs legal?
Short answer — yes. Long answer — yes in most of the world, but maybe not forever.
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ExpressVPN launches four new standalone apps
The newly launched security suite includes two brand-new apps and two revisions of existing features.
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How much do VPNs cost?
VPNs vary in cost from free to exorbitant. Learn how to tell if you're paying a fair price.
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The best board games to gift and play this year
Have some screen-free fun with your loved ones this year.
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The best cheap VPN in 2026
You'll get the best VPN experience by paying, but prices don't have to be steep
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Are VPNs really safe? The security factors to consider before using one
VPNs aren't fundamentally unsafe, but using the wrong one can be dangerous. Here's how to tell the difference.
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How to cancel Windscribe and get your money back
If you're unsatisfied with Windscribe's browsing speeds (or its constant 69 jokes), here's how to end your subscription and get a refund.
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Windscribe review: Despite the annoyances, it has the right idea
The security and privacy of this freemium VPN are unimpeachable, though it makes some odd choices in design and customer service.
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How to check if your VPN is working
There can be a thin line between a VPN working perfectly and one that's falling down on the job. Learn how to tell the difference.
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How to cancel CyberGhost and get a refund
If you're ready to stop being a Ghostie, here's how to end your subscription and get your money back.
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CyberGhost VPN review: Despite its flaws, the value is hard to beat
CyberGhost is a streaming champion with low latencies that gamers will love, but its speeds drag over long distances.
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How to turn off a VPN on iPhone
If you ever need to work unmasked on iOS, here's how to shut off your VPN or delete it altogether.
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How to change location with a VPN
VPNs grant you access to virtual locations all over the world -- here's what that means and how to use it.
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How to use a VPN on iPhone
iOS users can install the full spectrum of top VPNs. Here's how to make them work for you.
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How a VPN works (and why you should care)
An explanation that gets technical without requiring a PhD to read.
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12 steps you can take right now to be safer online
Adopt these common-sense cybersecurity habits and you'll be a harder target than 99 percent of people.
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Hackers tricked ChatGPT, Grok and Google into helping them install malware
Using popular AI chatbots, attackers created Google-friendly links that instructed a user to hack their own device.
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ExpressVPN adds a Fastest Location button and launches a new native Mac app
If you thought it already had those things, you're not alone. Let me explain.
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Cyber Monday speaker deals for 2025 are still available: Save up to 50 percent on Bluetooth speakers, smart speakers and soundbars
The world's best audio gear is on sale for the rest of November, including the relaunched Beats Pill.
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